Plant Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Plant Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 plant sciences graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Plant Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #66 of 71 |
Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Plant Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,146 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Plant Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Plant Sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 37% women (11) and 63% men (19).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 22 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 22%.*
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 4 master’s plant sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 15%.*
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 4 doctoral plant sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Plant Sciences Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Plant Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Plant Sciences | 15 |
| Horticultural Science | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Plant Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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